Lia Kingston

Lia Kingston is a Senior Sustainability Specialist at Telstra, where responsibilities include advising on corporate governance, M&A transactions, corporate re-organisations, and climate-related regulatory frameworks. As a member of the Telstra Spectrum Council and the Sustainability, External Affairs and Legal Pro Bono Committee, Kingston assists with modern slavery and human rights issues. Key M&A transactions include the acquisition of Vita Group Ltd's retail stores and the purchases of Aqura Pty Ltd and Alliance Automation Pty Ltd. Prior experience includes a secondment as Legal Counsel for Keep Australia Beautiful NSW and roles at K&L Gates, where Kingston focused on M&A transactions across various sectors, corporate restructuring, and compliance with modern slavery legislation. Educational background includes a Bachelor of International Studies and a Bachelor of Laws from UNSW, complemented by exchange programs and specialized courses in human rights.